The 2025 Immerse Future Innovators Scholarship Challenge shone a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of forward-thinking students. Here, we’re celebrating exceptional results in three closely linked categories: Social Scientists & Changemakers, Leaders & Creative Thinkers, and Financial & Business Leaders. What binds these categories is a shared foundation in creativity, vision, and the drive to shape society – whether through innovative problem-solving, transformative leadership, or entrepreneurial thinking.

Each of these fields values the ability to identify pressing challenges, communicate compelling ideas, and propose solutions that are both original and impactful. These winning entries – representing 75-100% scholarships – demonstrate how creativity and leadership are intertwined: outside-the-box thinking drives political change, social innovators challenge norms, and business visionaries reimagine markets and systems. At their core, these categories celebrate those who not only imagine a better future but also have the clarity, courage, and resourcefulness to bring their ideas to life.

Together, the winners exemplify the spirit of the competition: harnessing creativity and leadership to drive meaningful change across the humanities, business, and society at large.

Social Scientists & Changemakers

These winning entries shine a light on students who are passionate about understanding people, societies, and the forces that drive change. Each video in this category showcases a creative solution to pressing issues in human behaviour, justice, or policymaking – from political apathy to healthcare inequality to graffiti – demonstrating not only deep empathy and analytical thinking, but also a commitment to making a tangible impact on the world around us.

Avik Karn, Motherland Secondary School, 16*

Avik presents an app to empower young people in Nepal and across South Asia through educating them about democracy.

Martina Petrucci and Stella Perna, Canadian School of Florence, 15 & 16

Martina and Stella’s innovative chatbot device aims to address healthcare inequalities within African nations.

Katrina Laffoux, 17

With her proposed graffiti towers, Katrina aims to redirect young people at risk of committing offences towards a creative alternative that can form the basis of a career and invigorate a city’s economy.

Leaders & Creative Thinkers

The Leaders & Creative Thinkers category celebrates students who blend vision with action. The winning video here highlights an individual who saw an opportunity within an obstacle faced regularly by large portions of the world population. This thoughtful entry exemplifies how bold ideas and strong communication can impact quality of life at scale.

Daniel Haejun, Korea International School Jeju, 18

Daniel’s environmentally-minded product is designed to harness the positive properties of seaweed that has invaded the shores of his home.

Isabella Leonel Lelles, Montverde Academy, 16

For a long time, period pain solutions have been stuck in the 1900s. Isabella’s invention overcomes classic drawbacks to offer a sustainable, 21st-century solution.

Business Management

In-person

Cultivate leadership skills in New York, where multinational...

Career Insights
Provides a comprehensive introduction to various professions. Suitable for students starting to consider their future careers and wishing to explore different professions.
Ages: 15-18

Coding

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Master the language of technology in Cambridge, a...

Academic Insights
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
A laptop that shows programming codes.
Ages: 16-18

Financial & Business Leaders

In the Financial & Business Leaders category, the spotlight is on students with a flair for entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, and market innovation. The winning video presents solutions aimed at transforming the agricultural industry in light of market research, economic forces, design thinking, and revenue potential.

Nhat Ha (Aria) Pham, British International School, 17

Aria’s innovative ground sensor aims to empower businesses in the agricultural sector by providing real-time data about factors that impact crop growth.

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Across all three categories, what unites these winners is their ability to identify real-world problems, propose creative and practical solutions, and communicate their ideas with clarity and passion. Each video is a testament to the power of creativity, leadership, and a drive to make a difference.

If you’ve been inspired by the creativity, leadership, and innovation showcased in this year’s winning entries, don’t stop here. Immerse Education offers a wide range of competitions through the Succeed platform, giving students the chance to develop their skills, gain recognition, and win scholarships for world-class programmes.

From the renowned Essay Competition – where you can win a 100% scholarship by crafting compelling arguments on topics you care about – to subject-specific contests and Olympiads, there’s something for every interest and ambition.

We especially encourage you to check out the Global Futures Challenge, a competition designed for students who want to tackle the world’s most pressing issues with bold, innovative ideas. This is your chance to join a global community of problem-solvers and changemakers, and to make your mark on the future.

Visit the Succeed competitions page to discover all the opportunities available and take your next step towards academic and personal growth.

*Ages are accurate at the time of publication.